Celebrating 50 years of our regional park system, they are rewarding dedicated hikers and selfie buffs with limited edition stickers and t-shirts commemorating the founding of our Monterey Peninsula Parks. If you hike 50 kilometers and/or take a selfie of yourself at all of the local parks you can be eligible for these cool prizes. […]
Part of the new Heritage Park in Salinas is the Harvey-Baker House. It is the home of the first mayor of Salinas and one of the first residences built in the city proper. Friendly and knowledgeable docents will guide you through a trip into the early days of Salinas and California's transition into the United […]
The first weekend of each month the Monterey and Salinas Valley Railroad Museum opens to the public. Check out their elaborate setup of the historic rail lines through our valley and the actual "rolling stock" on display. The folks there are knowledgeable and friendly and love sharing their passion.
Carmel's beautiful Harrison Library has a unique fund-raising idea. Let the kids build gingerbread houses and have a contest. So bring a child, not your inner one, pick up your kit, and build away. You can do it at the site or take it home, either way it will be eligible for entry into the […]
A free day at the museum and lots of neat activities for children. Chalk drawing, creation of their own "Mini-Masterpiece", and a scavenger hunt through the museum itself. While at the same time the exhibit of mini-masterpieces created by local artists and the sale of the works benefits the museum. More details available athttp://www.montereyart.org
Part of their long running music series, St. Mary's Church presents four talented and experienced musicians in the Celtic traditions. You can check out their backgrounds at the website as well as get lots more info. Here it ishttp://www.stmarysbythesea.org
Chilly mornings make getting out and about a little more challenging but the fresh offerings at the local farmers market make for a good motivator. Yes, selections are limited but the values and the people make it a worthwhile use of your time. Come out and find that perfect item for dinner or find some […]
Local historian, Tim Thomas takes you on a trip through the history of Monterey by way of the wharf and the shoreline, from the Native peoples to the current post cannery era. On the first Sunday of each month he meets with folks like you and takes them into the area's past for two hours […]
With their usual flair and preparation the Camerata will be presenting a Holiday Concert. This is a wonderful and inspiring way to start your holiday season. At Monterey's First Presbyterian Church so get your tickets early or at the door. More info at http://www.fpc.org
The holiday seasons are approaching and it's a little harder finding those fruits we enjoyed in the summer. But the vegetables are still widely available and as fresh as ever. In addition there are some retail booths out there and you can likely find a present for that hard-to-shop-for person on your holiday list. Beside […]
